Storing Your Bicycle

Knowing the best way to store your bike is often ahave to lift the bike up on to the stand.
difficult task to decide. There are many things toCeiling mounted storage
consider when choosing bike storage - how secure itThe main advantage of this is similar to that of the wall
is, where it will fit and how many bikes it will hold are amounted bike storage - it takes up zero floor space.
few of the criteria to name but a few. The three mainHowever with the ceiling storage option some models
types of bike storage are:of ceiling mounted storage come with winch type
- Wall mountedsystem. This is great if you are unable to lift the bike
- Ceiling mountedyour self - all you have to do is attach a hook to the
- Storage Shed Each has its own advantages andhandlebars and a hook underneath the saddle and
only one of these may be suitable for your use - foryour off - wind that handle and up goes your bike,
example if you've got no outdoor space then yousafely out of harms way. The disadvantage of this
won't be looking to buy a storage shed. If howevermethod is the cost it is 2 or 3 times the cost of your
you are in the fortunate position where all three arestandard wall mount storage.
potential a possibility then you've got options.Bike Storage Shed
Each option has its merits lets look at the advantagesIf you are in the position where you have some
and disadvantages of each bike storage method:outside space then a bicycle storage shed is definitely
Wall mounted bike storageone of the best options available. Not only will your bike
If you're luck enough to have a garage then mountingbe kept out of the elements it will also give you some
your bike on the wall is a great option. You can mountspace to store shoes, helmets, jackets, tools and other
the bike high enough of the floor that you willcycling paraphernalia. The disadvantage of storage of
comfortable be able to fit your car underneath it.shed is again the cost and if you get a wooden shed
Putting your bike on the wall will take up no floor spacethe annual maintenance that is required.
at all. The one disadvantage of this is that you will